Lavita - West Lothian

We have been frequenting this restaurant for many years and have always had a wonderful experience. The steak with sauce is always cooked to perfection, and the pizzas and pasta dishes are our go-to favorites. We had members in our group with dietary restrictions, and they were pleased to find a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu. The staff are always friendly and accommodating, and we highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience.

We done takeaway because in the situation we had no alternative. I was hoping for something different, but left totally unimpressed, the flavour for the gnocchi was good, but there was so much sauce it was hard to find the gnocchi, risotto made with basmati rice is really nothing like a good risotto, it was what it was, rice and sauce. This is why I dont do takeaway you end up with slopping food that lacks any kind of structure. Last time we done takeaway was 10 years ago, guess what nothing changes

One of our party had been before and raved about the kebabs so three out of our party of six ordered the chicken kebabs and said it was ok. You’d honestly think there would have been an option of a flat bread and various sauces to make it more authentic, not just chips or rice. The smallest ramekin of ‘sauce’ was for all of the three dinners….. The tomato, ham and mushroom risotto had very little ham and was made with basmati rice. Risotto is made with risotto rice and is associated with Italian cuisine. Basmati is associated with many cuisines but mainly Indian or Pakistani…. The carbonara was bland and should have pancetta or at the very least, bacon. The meat in this one was more like cold meat cut into bits. Credit where it’s due, the salmon La vita was delicious. Three of the party had desserts and they all loved them! We had a birthday cake with us and one had a slice of that which the server brought to the table. Overall, we were disappointed in the food. Nothing special, overpriced and we won’t be back.

First time here although my friends had all been before. Have to say was very happy with price, food and service. We all had something g different sow as good to compare. We all loved our food absolutely no complaints. The serving staff were all lovely and very attentive. Knowledge of food very good. Only gave 4 star as I feel the ambiance need a bit of tweaking. Perhaps lowering the lights and light candles on tables. Room was very bright and not very cozy

I have been here twice and wasn't particularly wowed by anything on either occasion. On the first occasion, I phoned ahead to check they had a particular type of food on the menu (I forget which type of food) and I was told it would be available. However, when we turned up, it was not on the menu. I'm unsure if I was told it was on the menu just to get a customer through the door. The place itself isn't very atmospheric or Italian feeling. You would be forgiven for thinking you were in a garden centre tea room. The food is adequate, bordering on average. I always begrudge paying to eat at an Italian restaurant because the food is generally cheap to make, so I expect something special on the odd occasion that I visit somewhere serving this sort of cuisine. Unfortunately I didn't get anything special at La Vita. I could have produced something just as good at home, for a smaller price. Not for me, I'm afraid.